Gazette Mature Lifestyles

In September of 2021, my husband, John, had a coronary stent successfully placed in a mostly blocked “widow-maker” artery. Because we were under COVID restrictions, I was not allowed to be with him in the hospital. And since both of our kids were living away from home, this meant I was physically home “alone.” My…

By ROY LOVE, D.C. (Ret.) As a retiring chiropractor, I greatly cherished working with patients for 40 years in which I worked on their musculoskeletal conditions and health conditions to help them function at their best.  Now one of my focusses in retirement is community, individual health and well-being. I plan to write about the…

BOALSBURG — Local author Cathy Horner has announced the release of Growing Up in Boalsburg: Voices of the 1950s — a collection of stories, photographs, and firsthand memories that capture everyday life in Boalsburg during the 1950s. Based on interviews with longtime residents and extensive historical research, the book explores the people, traditions, businesses, schools,…

ALTOONA — Central PA Physicians Group recently announced that the podiatry division of Advanced Regional Center for Orthopedics & Podiatry has joined Central PA Podiatry, a division of Central PA Physicians Group, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care throughout Central Pennsylvania. As part of the merger, CPPG is proud to welcome doctors Bill…

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and just five or more sunburns can double your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest…

STATE COLLEGE — Penn Highlands Healthcare recently announced the graduation of its Graduate Medical Education program residents and fellows in family medicine, psychiatry and sports medicine.This year’s graduating class represents excellence in patient care, clinical training and medical education. Of the 13 graduates, five will remain with Penn Highlands Healthcare.Wesley Michael Paul, MD, who completed…

When I choose a topic for this column, sometimes I am very present to the concept and the writing just flows. Other times, I need to… wait. Wait for inspiration. Wait for clarity. A few days ago, the topic of waiting came to me. Waiting is something we often discuss in the various grief education…

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects millions of people each year. In the U.S., at least 1.7 million adults and more than 18,000 children develop sepsis annually, and many cases begin before a person ever reaches the hospital. Sepsis can progress quickly, so recognizing the signs and getting fast medical care is crucial.…

According to Sharon Blackie, an award-winning, author, speaker and teacher, fairy tales are a subset of folk tales which were designed to help people through challenges. “As well as helping us to process our traumas, fairy tales can shine a light on our natural transitions…” One tale that does this for me is “The Handless…

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has earned a 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  — the highest possible distinction. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, it’s among just 20 hospitals in Pennsylvania and 384 nationwide to achieve this recognition, placing the facility in an elite tier for patient safety and…